Choosing your own lot can be a little intimidating; after all, many Canadians look to developers to make their choices for them. On the other hand, choosing your own lot is a freeing experience – you get to choose where you live, the characteristics of the lot and how you will develop that lot. Many […]
Your lot is untapped potential. It’s often difficult to imagine just how beautiful it’s going to look when your house is set, the landscaping is complete and you’ve created the outdoor spaces you have imagined. But there are some key questions to ask before you start building. Here’s a checklist that can help you: 1.
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Let’s start with understanding the condition of the land. There are several ways for you to do your research. The web will certainly help, but some regions are less populated and do not have as detailed reports online. Begin by talking to the neighbours and people living in the region. They will be able to
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When my wife and I bought our first property, we were novices. Fortunately, there were very few challenges with the building process. But the next time we were a little more prepared for the process. And we chose to build with Royal Homes. Their team knows how to move the process forward – and, trust
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Building your custom home is an experience you’ll never forget…. and Royal Homes works hard to make sure it’s a great experience each step of the way. As you already know, I’ve been watching Royal Homes for many years – I’ve even built a few homes myself. the first time I chose a stick or
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Here’s how it worked for us. The design team sat us down and over a cup of coffee, just started talking about what we were looking for. I had already done quite a bit of research online. I discovered that the Royal Homes website was a great resource. With more than 50 house plans on
For many families, a cottage is a tradition that builds strong bonds. I still remember sleeping in the bunkie with my cousins and telling ghost stories until almost dawn. Well it was really a tool shed with a couple of bunks in it. But it was close to the water, the gentle lapping of waves
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I have to tell you – I’m not a big fan of doing laundry. Call me traditional or old-school, but I have always thought the laundry belonged in a dark corner in the basement. And, as you may well expect, my wife tells me that I am just wrong. she showed me a laundry room
Moving day is a celebration. I am grateful for all the help Royal Homes gave along the way – and I have to say I was just a little taken aback when my design specialist showed up on moving day to give our family a little encouragement. Our Royal Homes team walked through the house
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While I loved the staking out of the foundation and was fascinated by the building process, I have to tell you that the delivery and setting of our custom home was pure magic. You really have to witness it to understand the orchestral beauty of the experience. You can watch it on the website –
